The criterion/criteria for being diagnosed with an intellectual disability is/are

A) having a low intelligence test score.
B) difficulty with independent living demands.
C) both having a low intelligence test score and difficulty with independent living demands.
D) neither having a low intelligence test score nor difficulty with independent living demands.

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Ashley Altamirano · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  To be diagnosed with an intellectual disability, both a low intelligence test score and difficulty with independent living demands must be present. This is because having a low intelligence test score alone does not indicate an intellectual disability, as intelligence scores can be affected by various factors such as test-taking skills and culture. Difficulty with independent living demands (such as managing finances, transportation, and personal care) is also an important aspect of diagnosing intellectual disabilities, as it indicates a lack of adaptive functioning skills.

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